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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 549.60 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 549.60 and 276.24 is: 413.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 549.60 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/549.60 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 549.60 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 151,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,821.50/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.73

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